NEW WIRA Fibre Diagram Machine Order Code FDM:002

• The most convenient

and cost-effective
way to determine fibre
length distribution

• Popular with

Fibres & Yarns

processors of
natural and
man-made
fibres

The new generation Wira Fibre Diagram Machine provides a cost effective
way for fibre processors to determine their own fibre length distribution.
The well-known and popular instrument is universally suited to processors
of natural and synthetic fibres.

The new generation instrument incorporates a colour touch screen

interface, making the operation even easier.

The on-board processor automatically controls the operation of the

instrument, calculating the results and displaying the fibre diagram.

Results can be relayed to a PC via the network connection.

• IWTO method of test • Colour touch screen

• Automatically produces fibre
length diagram and results in
under a minute
• Instant display of results
• Automatic fibre transport
• Easy to operate
• Network connection for data
transfer and storage of results
• No separate computer required.
• Applicable to many fibre types

Conforms to: BS 5182:1975 (2002);

ISO 2646:1974; IWTO DTM–16–2002

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 NEW WIRA Fibre Diagram Order Code FDM:002
Machine

Test Method

The sample to be tested is clamped in the sealing unit. A squared end

is then produced by removing the protruding fibres with a special grip.
The squared ends of the fibres are bonded to a strip of plastic tape and
gently pulled away.

Once the fibre draw has been prepared from a sample of top, the testing

Fibres & Yarns

operation is automatic. The machine transports the fibre draw through
the measuring head and simultaneously records the data.

The mean fibre length, longest fibre, CV and SD are calculated and
displayed together with the graph of the fibre diagram.

The WIRA Fibre Diagram Machine test is approved by the International

Wool Textile Organisation, as detailed in publication IWTO DTM-16-
2002 “Method of test for wool fibre length using a Wira Fibre Diagram
Machine.

Dimensions (of instrument):

Width: 853mm
Depth: 403mm
Height 265mm
Dimensions of Sealing Unit:
Width: 270mm
Depth 510mm
Height: 135mm
Power Consumption: 125W

Wira Instrumentation Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 1274 733145

Unit 6, Great Russell Court Fax: +44 (0) 1274 736358
Fieldhead Business Centre sales@wira.com
Bradford BD7 1JZ UK www.wira.com

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